Senegal

"Mamadou's Banana Glace"

Yield: 8 portions
QUOTE: "This double-strength banana dessert beats a banana split halfway to Dakar! Served with an excellent demitasse, it is a delicious and sophisticated dessert."


FOR TOPPING:
-4 bananas
-1 pint heavy cream
-1/2 C. sugar

MAIN:
-8 bananas
-Choice of toppings (For each serving: 1/2 tsp. chopped candied fruit, 1 tsp. raisins, 1 Tbs. chopped peanuts, 1 Tbs. slivered almonds)


1) In an electric blender (or by hand), beat the 4 bananas to a pulp. Add the heavy cream and sugar, and beat until frothy.
2) Pour mixture into freezer trays. Freeze 1 - 2 hours or until PARTIALLY firm.
3) When ready to serve, cut the 8 bananas in half lengthwise, and then in half across. Place 1 banana (4 pieces in a row, side by side) on a dessert plate.
4) Spread the pureed banana mixture evenly over the fresh bananas and serve immediately, with toppings available for guests.


Source: http://www.africa.upenn.edu/Cookbook/Senegal.html